Re: RARA-AVIS: Re: Definition of Thriller

From: Allan Guthrie (allan@allanguthrie.co.uk)
Date: 06 Feb 2009

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    "If the book had a plot and structure, we might suggest shortening and revisions, but it is so diffuse that I don't think this would be of any use. My chief objection is that you don't have any story to tell."

    --Rejection letter to William Faulkner reputedly from Pushcart's Complete Rotten Reviews And Rejections: http://www.amazon.com/Pushcarts-Complete-Rotten-Reviews-Rejections/dp/1888889047
    (I don't own a copy to confirm).

    Al

    ----- Original Message ----- From: "jacquesdebierue" <jacquesdebierue@yahoo.com>
    > The thought that William Faulkner might be considered unpublishable
    > today is scary. I was told that by someone who works at a big
    > publishing firm. It was not said jokingly.
    >
    > Best,
    >
    > mrt



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